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CHD File Extension

CHD file extension is created by The MAME Team, also known as MAME Hard Disk Image. CHD has been classified as Game Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CHD files in MAME program.



MAME Hard Disk Image File Type

MAME Hard Disk Image File Type
Extension .chd
Developer The MAME Team
Popularity 4.0 (151 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program MAME
Category Game Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a CHD File Type?

To load a d'arcade, you usually have to place the CHD file in a directory with the same name as the prefix ROM 's (some emulators use a single generic directory for all CHD files) to load a d'arcade. For example, emulators for a ROM with the filename mygame.zip, a CHD file named mygame.chd, and a Roma ROM directory commonly use the following convention: / Roms / mygame.zip / Roms / mygame / mygame.chd Some CHD files are large due to the original size of the d'hard disk; arcade. Therefore, even if compressed CHD files, they can still require a lot of' disk space.



Free online CHD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CHD (MAME Hard Disk Image) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CHD, merge, split and compare the CHD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



CHD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the MAME Hard Disk Image .CHD File Extensions while opening the .CHD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CHD Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for MAME Hard Disk Image on your system such as MAME.
  2. Associate default Mame MAME program for *.chd (MAME Hard Disk Image) files.

    Associate CHD Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CHD (e.g example.chd) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Mame MAME program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .chd files.

    Associate CHD Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.CHD (e.g example.chd) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Mame MAME program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .MAME extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for CHD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CHD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CHD File on Windows

Software License Developer
Acme-Chef image. Acme-Chef 000 for Windows Free Acme-Chef
MAME image. MAME 0.16 for Windows Freeware MAME

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CHD File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
MacMAME image. MacMAME 0.1 for MacOs Freeware MacMAME
Dave Dribin MAME OS X image. Dave Dribin MAME OS X 0.135 for MacOs Freeware Dave Dribin

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CHD file on Linux

Software License Developer
MAME image. MAME 0.16 for Linux Freeware MAME

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CHD file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CHD file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CHD file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CHD file extension icon image.About CHD - MAME Hard Disk Image

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Updated 12/1/2024


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